Mariners' chronicles
In Conversation with Prasanta Banerjee Prasanta Banerjee, the Coach of McDowell Mohun Bagan this year, is an ex-captain of the club who had also represented India in many International tournaments. He is also an AFC instructor. He was one of the favorite players of coach Ciric Milovan. He played for Mohun Bagan from 1984 to 1990. A natural left-footer, he started his career upfront and later on switched to midfield while playing for Kalighat and is known as one of the best midfielders to have ever represented India. He has played some memorable matches for Mohun Bagan. Born on February 12, 1958, we had a chat with him a day after his birthday.... more
After a sabbatical, Mariners hit the grounds Team McDowell Mohun Bagan resumed their practice sessions after a gap of around 10 days after the Mumbai FC match. Technical Director Subrata Bhattacharya, however, was spotted at the Club grounds, since the past few days, train a few young players of the squad. Today's session saw a total of 21 players sweating it out. Odafa and Barreto were missing in action today - they shall resume practice from tomorrow onwards.... more
Mariners speak before heading to Team India camp This morning (Tuesday, Feb 14th), 6 players from Team McDowell Mohun Bagan left for New Delhi to be part of the Indian National team camp to be held in Dubai and later travel to Nepal for the AFC Challenge Cup 2012. We caught up with 4 of those players before they left.... ... more
The McDowell Mohun Bagan Team Bus rolls out finally! The much awaited McDowell Mohun Bagan Football Team Bus officially rolled out today, the 11th of February.... more
(rediff.com) Twelve out of the 14 I-League clubs on Tuesday refused to sign AFC club licensing guidelines unless the All India Football Federation makes I-League a "separate entity". "Today we had a... more
(BBC) Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has apologised for his recent conduct following his touchline row with manager Roberto Mancini in September. The 28-year-old returned to the club last week... more
(UEFA) UEFA has launched a disciplinary case against FC Porto for the improper conduct of supporters during their UEFA Europa League match against Manchester City FC.... more
(FIFA) Chelsea's UEFA Champions League hopes are in the balance following a 3-1 loss to Napoli in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday, while Real Madrid were pegged back by a 93rd-minute eq... more